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Film Study: Sophomore running back Izzy Matthews

Related Topics: Running back, Touchdown, Todd Gurley

If the Rams want to win, they’ll have to run in Mike Bobo’s ground-and-pound attack.

It’s time for another edition of our Rams Film Study. After looking at the quarterbacks, it’s time to take an in-depth look at freshman running back Izzy Matthews who came on strong at the end of last season.

Matthews was sharing touches in the backfield with Dalyn Dawkins and Jasen Oden Jr. in 2015, limiting his playing time in the beginning of the year. As the season wore on, the talented freshman started to receive more opportunities, leading to a breakout performance against Fresno State (140 yards and a touchdown with an impressive 7.